Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word from Israel
Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war with Israel, that includes it handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
US approves over $16 bn in arms sales to Gulf states hit by Iran war
The United States on Thursday announced the approval of $16.46 billion in military sales to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, two Gulf states that have been hit hard by fallout from the Iran war.
Treasury chief says US may ‘unsanction’ Iran oil already being shipped
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might “unsanction” Iranian oil that is already being shipped, as energy prices soar due to the war in the Middle East.
China calls killing of Iran’s Larijani, leaders ‘unacceptable’
China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it “unacceptable”.
FBI probing counterterrorism official who quit over Iran war – Reports
He said Israel “drove the decision” to go to war, with the United States knowing that the Iranians would retaliate.
Again, Iran threatens to destroy region’s energy facilities if attacked
Iran’s military renewed threats on Thursday to destroy the region’s energy infrastructure were its facilities to be attacked again during the US-Israel war with the Islamic republic.
Oil soars 10% after Qatar energy sites hit in Mideast war
Oil prices soared 10 percent Thursday after Qatar reported “extensive” damage to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies.
Russia to refer women who don’t want children to psychologists
Russia will refer women who do not want to have children to psychologists under new health guidelines designed to address a systemic demographic crisis.
Iran causes ‘extensive’ damage to Qatar gas hub, sparks Trump warning
Qatar reported “extensive” damage on Thursday to the site of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies and fresh threats from Donald Trump against Iran.
China does not plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 – US intel report
“In 2026, Beijing probably will continue seeking to set the conditions for eventual unification with Taiwan short of conflict,” the report said.
Saudi to mark Eid al-Fitr on Friday
Saudi Arabia announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Friday, according to a statement published by state media.
